Emanuel Jackquontee Sebastian, age 73, of Pequot Circle, Mashantuckt, died Saturday morning at his home after a brief illness.
He was born in Wakefield, RI on June 28, 1930 the son of Clifford Cyrus Sebastian and Mabel L. (Perry) Sebastian. After receving his education, he served in the US Army.
An Elder of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, he devoted much of his time as a volunteer at the Tribal Child Development Center. He enjoyed travelling and socializing.
Mr. Sebastian enjoyed a long career as a self-employed stone mason and painter.
He leaves his wife, Sophie Sebastian; his children, Patricia Sebastian, Ronald Sebastian, Tonia Corbett, Emanuel Sekator, Anthony Beltran, Everett Beltran, Phillip Beltran and John Beltran.; his siblings, Myrtis Simmons, Phyllis Waite, Maxine Pinson, , Juanita Reels, Clifford Sebastian Sr., Vincent Sebastian and Richard Sebastian., numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Tuesday from 6-8pm. A Service will be conducted On Wednesday at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Burial Ground.
Donations may be made to Hospice of SECT, PO Box 902, Uncasville CT 06382